US Bridges

RTE 26 over Gee Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 3.0 MI N JCT Rts 41 + 221 · Structure no. 000000001060120

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Gee Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 26 over Gee Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesGee Brook
Location3.0 MI N JCT Rts 41 + 221
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.50969, -75.91795
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2020)
Projected traffic1,721 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Gee Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Gee Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Gee Brook carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Gee Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Gee Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.